Completed Projects

It’s finally here- the hallway bathroom REVEAL!!! From demo to decorating, this bathroom remodel took 12 weeks. We had started this project as a part of the One Room Challenge earlier this spring. Despite taking longer than we had planned, we are so happy with the results of our DIY full bathroom remodel. From tile to paint to decor, everything is bright, fresh, modern, and most importantly- clean!!! Take a peek at where we came from, and what it looks like today!

Project Updates

We are so close to finishing our hallway bathroom remodel. Only a few small things stand in our way of saying we are DONE with this renovation! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been busy installing tile, trim, fixtures, and finishing touches. See what we’ve done, and read about the few things we have left to do this week.

The One Room Challenge may be over, but we’re not done working on our bathroom yet. Although we’ve slowed down a bit, we’ve still accomplished quite a bit over the last couple of weeks! We have only a few weeks left of work to go and then we’ll be able to reveal a finished bathroom to you all!

Inspiration & Moodboards

The weather is finally warm, and I’ve started dreaming of remodeling our patio this summer. I’ve rounded up 10 stunning patios that have brought me inspiration for the design of our patio, whether it be the pergola, cafe lights, dining area, or conversation area. Go ahead and browse the photos, but be warned- you’ll probably want to makeover your patio when you’re done reading!

This summer we’re tackling outdoor projects, and improving curb appeal is one of them! See what we’re adding to the front of our home that will make a big difference in appeal and make our home feel more welcoming.

DIY Projects

We chose to run til all the way up to the ceiling for our shower surround. This made installing the curtain rod a bit more difficult. With a few tools, we installed the curtain rod right into the tile surround in under a half hour! Read on to see how you can do it yourself too.

Dyeing grout sounds intimidating, but I promise you it's not as scary as it seems! I'll be honest and say it's a tedious, time-consuming task that requires precision and a lot of elbow grease, but for less than $15 you can completely change the look of your tile. Whether your grout has seen years of dirt and grime and it's not the color it's supposed to be anymore, or perhaps, like us, you just laid and grouted new tile and after the grout dried you found out that it was not even close to the color it's supposed to be. Or maybe you're just ready for a change, and want to change your white grout to black! This tutorial will tell you everything you need to know about how to dye grout. It’s worth the work, I can promise you that!

Our Fifties Fixer Upper

Hello and welcome!

My husband Josh and I have been renovating our 1952 home in St. Paul, MN since we purchased it back in April 2016. As first time renovators, we've learned so much along the way. I hope that by following along on our journey, you'll learn a thing or two about the processes of designing, renovating, and decorating, and become inspired to find the beauty in your home.

~Laura

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